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New crossing signals for students safety


The installation of a new pedestrian crossing on Peer St, outside Villa Maria College, aims to improve road safety for pedestrians, especially children and the elderly.

Work is now under way to install the new crossing, which is due for completion this month. It will be similar to the system which successfully operates on North Parade outside Marian College.

Features include traffic signals activated by pedestrians.

The use of regular push buttons on poles are enhanced by sensor pads in the footpaths. The sensor pads require pedestrians to stand on them until the cross signal appears.

The new crossing is the City Council’s response to the concerns expressed by the school community and the Riccarton/Wigram Community Board, regarding pupils crossing Peer Street at the school.

Peer Street is a heavily used section of Christchurch’s ring road, and carries about 12,500 vehicles per day.

For more information, contact Lee Kelly, Schools Advocate, on 941 8355, or e-mail lee.kelly@ccc.govt.nz or go to www.ccc.govt.nz/ProjectNotices

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